Saint Charles County

America250 Lecture: Chickasaw during the Revolutionary War
2026-11-14 00:00 (America/Anchorage)
At this event, we will be exploring the role of the Chickasaw Nation during the Revolutionary War through archaeology and genealogy, including Donna’s own family history.This event is FREE and will take place at Spencer Road Library Branch Room L.Speaker bio: Donna J. Rausch is a retired Historic Site Administrator with a deep passion for cultural research and preservation. A federally recognized member of the Chickasaw Nation, Donna holds a Master’s in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology from the University of Mississippi, where she researched historic Chickasaw communities and identified over 18,000 trade beads. Her career spans roles with the National Park Service, Missouri State Parks, and as an adjunct anthropology instructor. Donna’s work at the Felix Valle State Historic Site sparked a love for French colonial history, which she continues to explore through genealogy, reenactments, and basket weaving with her husband, Doug. Though retired, Donna remains actively engaged in historical research and interpretation from her home in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.THIS AMERICA250 LECTURE SERIES IS sponsored by gingham’s homestyle restaurant (636)946-0266located at 1566 Country Club Plaza St., st. charles, mo 63303

Focus on Genealogy
2026-11-17 00:00
Details coming soon!

America250 Lecture: Building History from Cloth to Garment
2026-12-12 00:00
This lecture will showcase the artistry and research of a seamstress who recreates Revolutionary War-era clothing, including pieces featured in the American Revolutionary War in the West traveling exhibit.This event is FREE and will take place at Middendorf-Kredell Rooms A & B.Speaker bio: Kathy Nadeau taught herself to sew when reenacting ignited a creative spark. She has spent the past 12 years bringing history to life through fabric. Her work—meticulously documented through storyboards and showcased in exhibits like American Revolutionary War in the West—reflects both her craftsmanship and deep respect for the past.THIS AMERICA250 LECTURE SERIES IS sponsored by gingham’s homestyle restaurant (636)946-0266located at 1566 Country Club Plaza St., st. charles, mo 63303
